Spencer N J, Arthur R J, Stringer M D
Department of Paediatric Radiology, Clarendon Wing, The General Infirmary at Leeds, Belmont Grove, Leeds LS2 9NS, UK.
Pediatr Radiol. 1996 Dec;26(12):871-3. doi: 10.1007/BF03178039.
Traumatic rupture of a splenic epidermoid cyst is a rare but recognised cause of "acute abdomen" in a child. We describe such a case occurring after very minor trauma, show the influence that imaging had in making an accurate diagnosis, and discuss how this influenced clinical management.